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CALLAS MARIA: (1923-1977) American-born Greek soprano. The scarce personal printed oblong 12mo Visiting Card of Callas, unsigned, featuring her printed name ( 'Maria Meneghini Callas') to the centre and with no address indicated, with three words of Italian text in her hand, 'cari auguri natalizi' (Translation: 'best wishes for Christmas'). About EX

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CALLAS MARIA: (1923-1977) American-born Greek soprano. The scarce personal printed oblong 12mo Visiting Card of Callas, unsigned, featuring her printed name ( 'Maria Meneghini Callas') to the centre and with no address indicated, with three words of Italian text in her hand, 'cari auguri natalizi' (Translation: 'best wishes for Christmas'). About EX

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